2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA load capacity

Warning lamp ................................. 270
Warning message .......................... 338
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 312
Tire pressure not reached .............. 314
Tire pressure reached .................... 314
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 350
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 349
Bar (definition) .............................. .3 48
Changing a wheel .......................... 351
Characteristics .............................. 348
Checking ........................................ 329
Curb weight (definition) ................. 350
Definition of terms ......................... 348
Direction of rotation ...................... 351
Display message ............................ 250
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 351
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 349
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 348
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 349
General notes ................................ 355
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 349
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 349
Important safety notes .................. 328
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 349
Information on driving .................... 328
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 349
Labeling (overview) ........................ 345
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 350
Load index ..................................... 347
Load index (definition) ................... 349
M+S tires ....................................... 330
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 350
Maximum loaded vehicle weig ht
( d
efinition) ..................................... 349
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 350
Maximum tire load ......................... 347
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 350 MOExtended tires .......................... 330
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 350
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 350
Replacing ....................................... 351
Service life ..................................... 330
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 350
Speed rating (definition) ................ 349
Storing ........................................... 351
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 348
Summer tires ................................. 330
Temperature .................................. 344
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 350
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 350
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 350
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 349
Tire size (data) ............................... 355
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 345
Tire tread ....................................... 329
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 350
Total load limit (definition) ............. 351
Traction ......................................... 344
Traction (definition) ....................... 350
Tread wear ..................................... 344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 343
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 349
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 350
Wheel and tire combination ........... 357
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 349
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 61
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 325
Important safety notes .................. 321
Installing the towing eye ................ 322
Removing the towing eye ............... 323
Towing a trailer
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
To w ing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 321
Installing the towing eye ................ 32218
Index

You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section
( Y
page 371).
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof
load may become detached from the vehicle.
You must therefore ensure that you observe
the roof carrier manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier X
Open covers C carefully in the direction of
the arrow. X
Fold covers C upwards.X
Only secure the roof carrier to the anchor-
age points under covers C .X
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes
G WARNING
The cup holder cannot hold a container secure
whilst traveling. If you use a cup holder whilst
traveling, the container may be flung around
and liquid may be spilled. The vehicle occu-
pants may come into contact with the liquid
and if it is hot, they may be scalded. You may
be distracted from the traffic conditions and
you could lose control of the vehicle. There is
a risk of an accident and injury. Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is
stationary. Only use the cup holder for con-
tainers of the right size. Always close the con-
tainer, particularly if the liquid is hot.
G WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. R
Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations. R
Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets. R
Close the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey. R
Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk.
! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
Observe the loading guidelines ( Y
page 272).
The stowage compartments in the doors pro-
vide space for bottles: R
front: capacity up to 34 fl. oz. (1.0 l) R
rear: capacity up to 17 fl. oz. (0.5 l)
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console278
Features
Stowage and features

Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if
you mount tires that do not feature run-flat
properties, e.g. winter tires. A TIREFIT kit may
be obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Information on changing and mounting
wheels ( Y
page 351).X
Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic. X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps. X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
( Y
page 169). X
If possible, bring the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position. X
Switch off the engine. X
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock. X
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's
door.
The on-board electronics now have status
0 . This is the same as the SmartKey having
been removed. X
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/
Stop button from the ignition lock
( Y
page 147). X
Make sure that the engine cannot be star-
ted via your smartphone ( Y
page 169).X
Make sure that the passengers are not
endangered as they do so. Make sure that
no one is near the danger area while a
wheel is being changed. Anyone who is not
directly assisting in the wheel change
should, for example, stand behind the bar-
rier. X
Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traf-
fic conditions when doing so. X
Close the driver's door. MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
General notes With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tires. The affected
tire must not show any clearly visible damage.
You can recognize MOExtended tires by the
MOExtended marking which appears on the
sidewall of the tire. You will find this marking
next to the tire size designation, the load-
bearing capacity and the speed index
( Y
page 345).
MOExtended tires may only be used in con-
junction with an active tire pressure loss
warning system or with an active tire pressure
monitor.
If a pressure loss warning message
appears in the multifunction display: R
observe the instructions in the display mes-
sages ( Y
page 250). R
check the tire for damage. R
if driving on, observe the following notes.
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
is approximately 50 miles (80 km) when the
vehicle is partially laden. When the vehicle is
fully laden it is approximately 19 miles
(30 km).
In addition to the vehicle load, the driving dis-
tance possible depends upon: R
vehicle speed R
road condition R
outside temperature
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
may be reduced by extreme driving condi-
tions or maneuvers, or it can be increased
through a moderate style of driving.
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
is counted from the moment the tire pressure
loss warning appears in the multifunction dis-
play. Flat tire 311
Breakdown assistance

your vehicle’s Tir e and Loadin g Information
placard. X
Step 2: Determin e th e combine d weight of
th e driver and passenger s that will be ridin g
in your vehicle. X
Step 3: Subtract th e combine d weight of
th e driver and passenger s from XXX kilo-
grams or XXX lbs. X
Step 4: The resultin g figure equals th e
available amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. Fo r example, if th e "XXX " amount
equals 1400 lbs and there will be fiv e
150-lb passenger s in your vehicle, th e
amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 65 0 lbs (1400 - 75 0 (5 x 150) =
65 0 lbs) .X
Step 5: Determin e th e combine d weight of
luggage and cargo bein g loade d on th e
vehicle. That weight may no t safely exceed
th e available cargo and luggage load capa-
cit y calculated in step 4. Loading the vehicle 341
Wheels and tires Z

Curb weight
The weight of a vehicle with standard equip-
ment including the maximum capacity of fuel,
oil and coolant. It also includes the air-condi-
tioning system and optional equipment if
these are installed in the vehicle, but does not
include passengers or luggage.
Maximum load rating
The maximum tire load is the maximum per-
missible weight in kilograms or lbs for which a
tire is approved.
Maximum permissible tire pressure
Maximum permissible tire pressure for one
tire.
Maximum load on one tire
Maximum load on one tire. This is calculated
by dividing the maximum axle load of one axle
by two.
PSI (pounds per square inch)
A standard unit of measure for tire pressure.
Aspect ratio
Relationship between tire height and tire
width in percent.
Tire pressure
This is pressure inside the tire applying an
outward force to each square inch of the tire's
surface. The tire pressure is specified in
pounds per square inch (psi), in kilopascal
(kPa) or in bar. The tire pressure should only
be corrected when the tires are cold.
Cold tire pressure
The tires are cold: R
if the vehicle has been parked with the tires
out of direct sunlight for at least three
hours and R
if the vehicle has not been driven further
than 1 mile (1.6 km) Tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact
with the road.
Bead
The tire bead ensures that the tire sits
securely on t h
e wheel. There are several steel
wires in the bead to prevent the tire from
coming loose from the wheel rim.
Sidewall
The part of the tire between the tread and the
bead.
Weight of optional extras
The combined weight of those optional extras
that weigh more than the replaced standard
parts and more than 2.3 kg (5 lbs). These
optional extras, such as high-performance
brakes, level control, a roof rack or a high-
performance battery, are not included in the
curb weight and the weight of the accesso-
ries.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
This is a unique identifier which can be used
by a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for
example for a product recall, and thus identify
the purchasers. The TIN is made up of the
manufacturer's identity code, tire size, tire
type code and the manufacturing date.
Load bearing index
The load bearing index (also load index) is a
code that contains the maximum load bearing
capacity of a tire.
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the
tires and the road surface.
Treadwear indicators
Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are dis-
tributed over the tire tread. If the tire tread is
level with the bars, the wear limit of

R
Before raising the vehicle, secure it from
rolling away by applying the parking brake
and inserting wheel chocks. Do not disen-
gage the parking brake while the vehicle is
raised. R
The jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface. On a loose surface, a
large, flat, load-bearing underlay must be
used. On a slippery surface, a non-slip
underlay must be used, e.g. rubber mats. R
Do not use wooden blocks or similar
objects as a jack underlay. Otherwise, the
jack will not be able to achieve its load-
bearing capacity due to the restricted
height. R
Make sure that the distance between the
underside of the tires and the ground does
not exceed 1.2 in (3 cm). R
Never place your hands and feet under the
raised vehicle. R
Do not lie under the vehicle. R
Do not start the engine when the vehicle is
raised. R
Do not open or close a door or the trunk lid
when the vehicle is raised. R
Make sure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when the vehicle is raised.
Vehicles with steel wheels: the hub cap
covers the wheel bolts. Before you can
unscrew the wheel bolts, you must remove
the hub caps.
X
Using both hands, carefully reach into two
hub cap openings and remove the hub cap. X
Using lug wrench C , loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-
pletely.
Jacking points
The jacking points are located just behind the
front wheel housings and just in front of the
rear wheel housings (arrows).
Mercedes-AMG vehicles and vehicles
with AMG equipment: to protect the vehicle
body, the vehicle has covers installed next to
the jacking points on the outer sills.
Covers, front (example: vehicles with AMG equip-
ment)Changing a wheel 353
Wheels and tires Z